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LM12 HSE

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,485 mi
Last recorded108,485 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,485 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door dented

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,613 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,007 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,645 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 58,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 42,954 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges (advise replacement asap)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,310 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2016 32,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2015 29,095 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,095 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Spark?

Based on 273,626 MOT tests across 19,123 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
19,123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,137
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,118
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LM12 HSE is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 49,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Spark fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM12 HSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Spark typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM12 HSE registered?

LM12 HSE is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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